Hot r Not
01-01-12, 06:07 PM
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Ah yes - much better, very nice.
What's the story with the weave/lay-up/whatever pattern? Looks like semi-random patches of UD fiber, all of which is lost in the first pic.
What's the story with the weave/lay-up/whatever pattern? Looks like semi-random patches of UD fiber, all of which is lost in the first pic.
01-01-12, 06:57 PM
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I don't know the story on his layup technique but they look REALLY nice with wet paint jobs on 'em.
01-01-12, 06:57 PM
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I'm so jealous of that crumpton, but Contis on LWs? Gotta get some nicer tires
01-01-12, 07:31 PM
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If you have to ask it's too expensive.
01-01-12, 07:35 PM
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NOT! (crank angle, computer, wrong gear, garage door, aligned air valves)
the bike makes me drool anyway...
the bike makes me drool anyway...
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01-01-12, 07:37 PM
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HOT! om nom nom nom nom.
01-01-12, 07:45 PM
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I'm not a troll, but I just don't understand. So explain it to me.
Nearly every bike posted on this thread is black with red and white trim. Or white with red and black trim. The tires are all black with some form of red and white graphics. What exactly separates one from the other? They all pretty much look the same to me. It is the rare one that is not in this color scheme that actually stands out from the rest and catches the eye.
But that is just my opinion, I could be wrong. It would not be the first time.
Nearly every bike posted on this thread is black with red and white trim. Or white with red and black trim. The tires are all black with some form of red and white graphics. What exactly separates one from the other? They all pretty much look the same to me. It is the rare one that is not in this color scheme that actually stands out from the rest and catches the eye.
But that is just my opinion, I could be wrong. It would not be the first time.
01-01-12, 07:54 PM
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i have a huge dislike of anything flat black..it looks unfinished to me..my be the greatest bicycle ever made..but if they paint it flat black, its a NOT
01-01-12, 08:05 PM
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That Crumpton is sizzling hot, if I had to give it a temperature it would be beyond 40C. The Lightweights really seal the deal.
01-01-12, 08:22 PM
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I'm not a troll, but I just don't understand. So explain it to me.
Nearly every bike posted on this thread is black with red and white trim. Or white with red and black trim. The tires are all black with some form of red and white graphics. What exactly separates one from the other? They all pretty much look the same to me. It is the rare one that is not in this color scheme that actually stands out from the rest and catches the eye.
But that is just my opinion, I could be wrong. It would not be the first time.
Nearly every bike posted on this thread is black with red and white trim. Or white with red and black trim. The tires are all black with some form of red and white graphics. What exactly separates one from the other? They all pretty much look the same to me. It is the rare one that is not in this color scheme that actually stands out from the rest and catches the eye.
But that is just my opinion, I could be wrong. It would not be the first time.
Campy would've looked a lot better on that build but no need to start a holy war. 
01-01-12, 08:27 PM
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The bat tape on the CLX actually doesn't look too bad when you are standing next to it, it is Colnago brand cork tape with "Colnago" indented on it. I will change it to Fizik Microtex after it gets dirty in few weeks.
The reason I got the integrated stem/ bar was simple, it looks beautiful. However have I had the chance to choose again, I would pick something else instead. The integrated stem/bar gives no adjustment solutions, not to mention the internal cable routing is very hard to work with and creates frictions for your shifting cables.
Thanks for all the comments on my bike, Happy New Year!
The reason I got the integrated stem/ bar was simple, it looks beautiful. However have I had the chance to choose again, I would pick something else instead. The integrated stem/bar gives no adjustment solutions, not to mention the internal cable routing is very hard to work with and creates frictions for your shifting cables.
Thanks for all the comments on my bike, Happy New Year!
01-01-12, 08:29 PM
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01-01-12, 08:46 PM
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Crumpton=hot, I really like the matte black finish frame.
01-01-12, 08:52 PM
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It is always nice to know someone from local on a web forums, I ride alone the coast line, great highway, embarcadero from Giants stadium to pier 39 then all the way to Fort Mason, mostly flat terrain, I am not that strong, just got into Cycling a year ago.
01-01-12, 09:06 PM
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Nice...I run 3rd to embarcadero to AT&T, over to Fort Mason and the GG all the time. I usually bike Diablo or Palo Alto once spring hits. Let me know if you ever want to go for a ride...I'm over in Potrero.
01-01-12, 09:15 PM
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6.43 kg. I probably going to get a M3 THM crank. I had pf30 installed. I just ran out of money Mr. Crumpton doesn't take credit cards so it took me some serious clamping down to get enough funds. Well it was my dream bike and glad you people like it. He shot for his website if you want to look at professional photos of it. It's under sl and is photo 2,3,4
01-01-12, 09:22 PM
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6.43 kg. I probably going to get a M3 THM crank. I had pf30 installed. I just ran out of money Mr. Crumpton doesn't take credit cards so it took me some serious clamping down to get enough funds. Well it was my dream bike and glad you people like it. He shot for his website if you want to look at professional photos of it. It's under sl and is photo 2,3,4
01-02-12, 10:17 AM
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like vittoria corsa cx as a baseline "nice" tire. better would be Veloflex or FMB Silk. My tubular of choice these days is either a corsa cx or pave cx (I prefer a little bit of a wider tire)
01-02-12, 11:08 AM
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Please score my bike on the scale of 0-10, 10 being the hottest, on each category listed below. Please add all the scores and divide by the number of categories listed to reach your final score. A final score of 8.5 is required to qualify as "Hot".
1-Saddle 9
2-Seatpost 10
3-Frame 10
4-Stem 9
5-Handlebar 9
6-Group 10
7-Wheels 10
8-Tires 10
9-Spacers 10
10-Saddle to bar drop 10
11-Color coordination 10
12-Color scheme 9
13-Cleanliness 10
14-Chain on big ring 10
15-Chain on small cog 5
16-Crank position 5
17-Attachments 9
18-Photography 3
Final score 8.77. Hot!
1-Saddle 9
2-Seatpost 10
3-Frame 10
4-Stem 9
5-Handlebar 9
6-Group 10
7-Wheels 10
8-Tires 10
9-Spacers 10
10-Saddle to bar drop 10
11-Color coordination 10
12-Color scheme 9
13-Cleanliness 10
14-Chain on big ring 10
15-Chain on small cog 5
16-Crank position 5
17-Attachments 9
18-Photography 3
Final score 8.77. Hot!
01-02-12, 11:29 AM
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01-02-12, 04:37 PM
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Please score my bike on the scale of 0-10, 10 being the hottest, on each category listed below. Please add all the scores and divide by the number of categories listed to reach your final score. A final score of 8.5 is required to qualify as "Hot".
1-Saddle 9
2-Seatpost 10
3-Frame 10
4-Stem 9
5-Handlebar 9
6-Group 10
7-Wheels 10
8-Tires 10
9-Spacers 10
10-Saddle to bar drop 10
11-Color coordination 10
12-Color scheme 9
13-Cleanliness 10
14-Chain on big ring 10
15-Chain on small cog 5
16-Crank position 5
17-Attachments 9
18-Photography 3
Final score 8.77. Hot!
1-Saddle 9
2-Seatpost 10
3-Frame 10
4-Stem 9
5-Handlebar 9
6-Group 10
7-Wheels 10
8-Tires 10
9-Spacers 10
10-Saddle to bar drop 10
11-Color coordination 10
12-Color scheme 9
13-Cleanliness 10
14-Chain on big ring 10
15-Chain on small cog 5
16-Crank position 5
17-Attachments 9
18-Photography 3
Final score 8.77. Hot!
01-02-12, 04:38 PM
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01-02-12, 05:35 PM
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definitely. Best riding tire I've been on so far
